UK selects Evero’s Ince Biomass plant for conversion into country’s first BECCS project

In the UK, Evero has been selected by the UK Government to enter negotiations to transform its Evero Ince Biomass plant into the nation’s first Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) facility. This project looks to provide clean energy to the grid while permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.

Located within the HyNet Cluster, the project will retrofit existing bioenergy capacity with Mitsubishi Heavy Industry’s proven carbon capture technology, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution that can be swiftly implemented.

Evero InBECCS is one of two prioritized projects on the Department for Energy Security and Net-Zero’s Project Negotiation List. With this selection, the project will:

·      Remove 217,000 metric tons of CO₂ per year from the atmosphere.

·      Support the circular economy by processing 170,000 tons of domestic waste wood annually at Evero’s Ince plant, including materials like old kitchens and manufacturing wood waste diverted from landfill.

·      Provide ongoing clean energy generation powering over 100,000 homes and businesses each year across the Evero portfolio.

The project also strengthens the UK’s leadership in green innovation by creating high-value, skilled jobs in carbon capture and clean energy technology.

Evero can leverage the region’s HyNet Cluster carbon capture transport and storage network, optimising the UK’s investment in this infrastructure. By integrating with HyNet, Evero’s InBECCS ensures efficient transportation and storage of captured carbon, maximising the network’s potential and reinforcing the UK’s commitment to pioneering clean energy solutions.